Kaunas travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kaunas

With a population of 374 643, Kaunas is the largest city in Kaunas County, Lithuania by the number of inhabitants.

When to visit Kaunas

Kaunas in February
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kaunas in February
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kaunas in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -5 °C, with an average temperature of -3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Kaunas, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to Kaunas

Plane

When flying to Kaunas, you’ll arrive at Kaunas (KUN), which is located 13 km from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kaunas, including FlixBus, LUX Express and Ecolines. From Riga, the bus ride to Kaunas takes 418 km and will cost you around $86. From Warsaw, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 491 km. The most popular bus station is Kaunas Circle K Greitkelis, located 6 km from the city centre of Kaunas. Kaunas Šilainių poliklinika is also a commonly used station, and is 3.2 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Kaunas, you’ll arrive at Kaunas (KUN), which is located 13 km from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kaunas, including FlixBus, LUX Express and Ecolines. From Riga, the bus ride to Kaunas takes 418 km and will cost you around $86. From Warsaw, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 491 km. The most popular bus station is Kaunas Circle K Greitkelis, located 6 km from the city centre of Kaunas. Kaunas Šilainių poliklinika is also a commonly used station, and is 3.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Kaunas

Airlines serving Kaunas

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kaunas

Average rates range from around $86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $104 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kaunas

Most booked hotels in Kaunas

Hotel Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$148+
Radisson Hotel Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$131+
ibis Styles Kaunas Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$119+
Best Western Santakos Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$114+
Amberton Cozy Hotel Kaunas
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$98+

Hiring a car in Kaunas

Expect to pay $2.76 per litre in Kaunas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.09 and $44.12. The most frequently booked car type in Kaunas is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Taigo or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.76 per litre in Kaunas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.09 and $44.12. The most frequently booked car type in Kaunas is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Taigo or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.